Question

The testes are present outside the body because:

• A. Ovaries are present inside the body.
• B. Scrotum is present outside the body.
• C. Sperm production needs lower temperature.
• D. There is no specific reason behind this.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Sperm production needs lower temperature.

The testicles (also called testes or gonads) are the male sex glands. The testicles produce sperm and testosterone. The testicles are located outside the body because sperms develop best at a temperature few degrees cooler than normal internal body temperature.